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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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Dentist
A semi-urgent visit to the dentist is on the agenda for this afternoon. A couple of my teeth are a bit fragile and one of them seems to be more fragile than is good for it. Unfortunately my own dentist … Continue reading
Eating my words
Have been spending the morning recovering from watching Andy Murray’s epic tennis match of yesterday evening. Obviously, I have to eat humble pie for my post of 24th June. But I doubt I can bear to watch his next tie … Continue reading
Sounds of the moment
There are several songs of the moment: the cheeriest is the theme tune from New Tricks Great TV reruns too. [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nzVm_jh8AkA]
Film of the week
Managed to watch a film during the week, despite all the tennis. It deserves a thumbs up. A good year with Russel Crowe and director Ridley Scott. One of these films that leaves a warm and fuzzy feeling but without … Continue reading
Wildlife watch
As well as the deer there has been an array of birds, fledglings and parents. The sparrow hawk has been absent I am glad to say, especially as favourite visitors of the moment are a woodpecker parent (Mrs I think) … Continue reading
Double trouble
Two stags for Misty to be concerned about last night! Thankfully, she was indoors which meant she could be brave without actually having to do anything more than posture and growl. This is getting to be a nightly habit. Oh … Continue reading
Work and pleasure
Work and pleasure are strange concepts when one is retired. Today I am having a meeting to do with a forthcoming marriage at which I have agreed to officiate. It is back in my last parish, which is a first … Continue reading
You must be joking!
I am not joking in actual fact. There was another fire – this time Him Behind the Wheel set the microwave on fire trying to crisp up pork crackling. And no, I have not yet got around to buying the … Continue reading
Majestic intruder
Letting Misty out at night can be quite an entertainment. Last night I opened the door and our 7 and a half kilo cairn came face to face with a full grown red stag – magnificent set of antlers as … Continue reading
Back to front
Living in the country has lots of advantages; it has been so long since I lived in the city or suburbs that I cannot imagine my location being different. One of those strange things is that a Day Out can … Continue reading